Korean Dictionary

How to say “Parents' Day” in Korean

어버이날

eobeoi nal

Usage & Context

어버이날 on May 8th is a Korean holiday honoring both parents combining mother's and father's day into one celebration. Children traditionally pin carnations on their parents' chests and perform deep bows to express gratitude. Many Korean families have meals together and give gifts or money to elderly parents on 어버이날.

Example Sentence

어버이날에 부모님께 카네이션을 달아드렸어요.

I pinned carnations on my parents on Parents Day.

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